Hi-PCR® Listeria monocytogenes Semi-Q PCR Kit is a qualitative conventional PCR kit, which allows the amplification of Listeria monocytogenes specific gene, prfA (217 bp) using specific primer.
Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive intracellular organism causing severe infections that primarily affect pregnant women, newborns and immunocompromised individuals. While Listeria spp. are ubiquitous in nature, only L. monocytogenes is pathogenic to humans. In recent years, a number of outbreaks of food-borne illness involving a wide range of foods have been linked to L. monocytogenes. The prevention of further outbreaks of listeriosis will require validation of pathogen interventions around critical control points in food processing.HiMedia's Hi-PCR® Listeria monocytogenes Semi-Q PCR Kit is a qualitative conventional PCR kit, which allows the amplification of Listeria monocytogenes specific gene.